Fixing member, method of producing fixing member, and fixing device

摘要

When filler particles are added to a surface layer of a fixing member in order to enhance a toner releasing property, if the filler particles are randomly oriented, chemical affinity between the surface layer of the fixing member and toner is enhanced and a sufficient effect cannot be accomplished. Therefore, whisker-shaped filler particles are added to the surface layer of the fixing member, and the filler particles are oriented to approximately follow a rotation direction of the fixing member.

主权项

1. A fixing member comprising
a base layer; and a surface layer provided on the base layer, wherein filler particles are added to the surface layer and 75% or more of the filler particles have an aspect ratio of 5 or more and are oriented to be within ±30° with respect to a rotation direction of the fixing member.